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Gym flooring should be 15mm-40mm thick, depending on use. Complete guide to choosing the right thickness for home gyms, CrossFit, and commercial facilities.

Choosing the right gym flooring is one of the most critical decisions you'll make when setting up or refitting a training space. Get it wrong, and you'll face premature wear, safety issues, and costly replacements. Get it right, and you'll have a durable, safe foundation that enhances your gym's performance and aesthetics for years to come. Whether you're opening a CrossFit box, boutique PT studio, commercial gym, or home training space, this guide will walk you through every

A Complete Guide to Upstairs Gym Installation Installing a gym on the second floor of your building can be an excellent space-saving solution, whether you're a homeowner looking to create a personal fitness space or a business owner considering a commercial gym setup. However, there are crucial factors to consider before moving forward with an upstairs gym installation. Structural Considerations for Second-Floor Gyms The most critical factor when installing a gym on the secon

Have you ever wondered the impact effective gym floor cleaning can have on your training, business and health? No? We don't blame you. It's not a fun subject, but it is important. Whether you're the owner of a gym or have a space at home for you to train, knowing the best way to clean your flooring can have many benefits. Here, we'll look at the benefits of regular cleaning and break down how to clean each type. Firstly, let's explore at those benefits: Benefits Of Regular Gy

When setting up a home gym or commercial fitness space, one of the most common questions we encounter is: "Can I install gym flooring directly over existing carpet?" The short answer is yes, it's possible – but as we've learned from years of experience in the fitness flooring industry, it's not always straightforward and comes with its own set of challenges and considerations. The Reality of Installing Gym Flooring Over Carpet In our experience at Recharge Fitness, installing

That's the million-dollar question. The answer is very personal to you. We have some thoughts and this is our attempt to provide you with some unbiased information regarding which gym floor tiles you'd be best with, however, it will boil down to your own personal circumstance in terms of use case, budget, and personal taste. Here is what we tend to advise our customers regarding gym flooring: There are 3 big decisions when it comes to your choice of gym floor tile. What thick